Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Sam Francis · 2026-08-02
Sam Francis2026-08-02Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the Prime Meridian, frigid air masses collide with relatively strong westerly winds under moderate atmospheric pressure. The extremely cold temperature of 12.1 Kelvin creates a composition dominated by muted earth tones and icy blues, while the substantial wind speed of 10.2 m/s drives energetic splatters and color bursts radiating outward from concentrated pools. The moderate pressure and high humidity manifest as dense, saturated color accumulations at the canvas edges, leaving expansive luminous white space in the center that breathes with arctic stillness.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.